Event

HCSA annual conference 2025

Innovation and collaboration in procurement.

Wednesday 19 November 2025 to Thursday 20 November 2025

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Telford International Centre, Telford

About the event

Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge, connect with industry leaders, or discover new products and services, the HCSA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the must attend event of the year.

Hosting two days packed with insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and an extensive exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and solutions, the annual conference is an unmissable event for professionals in the healthcare supply chain sector.

Why attend?

Join the HSCA conference to enjoy networking opportunities with 800+ industry peers, connect with 70+ exhibitors and learn from 40+ session on the programme.

HCSA team photo

HCSA team photo from the 2024 annual conference

  • Main plenary: featuring keynote speakers from around the world, discussing the most pressing issues and advancements in healthcare procurement.
  • Breakout sessions: dive deeper into specific topics related to healthcare procurement, designed to provide practical knowledge and hands-on experience.
  • Product showcase: explore the latest products and solutions - a chance to discover new tools that can help you improve processes and patient care.
  • Gala dinner: enjoy a dining experience, entertainment and an awards ceremony to honour the exceptional achievements within the sector.
HCSA audience picture from 2024

Audience photo from the 2024 HCSA annual conference

What's on the agenda?

This year's agenda will feature more than 40 sessions sharing dedicated insights into progress and developments in the procurement and supply chain arena.

Speakers include:

  • Matthew Swindells, President of HCSA; and Chair of the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative
  • Barbara Begg, Chief commercial officer, NHS England
  • Stuart Nelson, Chief commercial officer, DHSC
  • Preeya Bailie, Managing director, King's Facilities Management (KFM)
  • David Lawson, Medical technology and innovation director, DHSC

Proud supporters

We are delighted to be supporting the HCSA annual conference again this year. 

Visit our stand to hear more about our work with procurement teams across the UK and discover where GS1 standards and Scan4Safety fit into current UK healthcare strategies. 

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